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Denmark – Pure Relaxation

Denmark – a country powered by wind energy. Those who have visited this beautiful country must have noticed the many wind turbines that have become a part of Denmark’s landmarks. For me Denmark has always represented a clean, serene and friendly country. And this year after the unexpected turn our life took, it seemed like the perfect hideout for a few weeks.

We needed peace and fresh air. A place to unwind and to leave the troubles behind. And Denmark offers this and so much more.

We had booked a lovely small cottage on the Limfjord in Thy. This region extends from Thyborøn in the west to Mors in the Limfjord all the way up to Lild Strand in the north; in the west, where we were, it has an almost lagoon and lake-like appearance.

Situated between a stretch of land between the North Sea and the Limfjord, our little cottage was the perfect starting point for fun activities of all kinds. Sailing on the Limfjord or just lazing on the clean golden beaches of the North Sea to relax and tank up on energy. Long bike rides on the island of Mors and hikes in one of the several national parks offered us plenty of adventure.

Light has a magic power here. The wide horizons, open spaces and unspoilt rough nature was enough inspiration to satisfy the photographer in me!

Both Tom and I place family, family life and family well being as number 1 on our priority list. The past months were chaotic and at times we neglected to do this. So one thing this vacation really meant was to get back on track and enjoy each others company.

When we fancied getting out of our solitary hideout, we visited the buzzing city of Aalborg. Where the city’s rich history, museums and cafés occupied us for a whole day. Then of course a trip to Denmark is incomplete without visiting Legoland! A paradise for Soeren … and us!

We were mostly happy in our little area of paradise. The Danish countryside, with its rolling hills, green pastures and majestic landscapes offered all three of us everything we desired and required. Soeren could roam freely and safely and discover this beautiful nature’s corner.

Food tasted so good. Our meals, which we cooked mostly in our cottage, consisted of organic potatoes and vegetables bought directly from the several farmers around our area, fish directly from fishermen at the fish shop in the harbor and meat and poultry from the local butcher.

What excited me the most was that most of the farmers would often offer their products in small wooden boxes on a stand, set up on the roadsides. Whether it was fresh strawberries, raspberries, or currents, or delicious homemade preserves, jams and pickled vegetables, or potatoes, carrots and peas or even honey, one could help themselves to any of the products and place the money in a cash box left by the farmers. I often came home with a bag full of goodies after a simple bike ride or a walk!

Everything probably tasted so good there because of the very clean and untouched environment. Certainly the advantage of being situated between the sea and a fjord gives the produce and products an entirely different flavor. Cows and sheep graze on lush pastures covered with herbs and clover. Bees have the difficult task of choosing nectar from a plethora of flowers and one was spoilt for choice to a wonderful variety of fresh or sea water fish.

As the days are very long in the summers Tom and I would often enjoy the evening in the dimming light sitting outside on the veranda overlooking the fjord. Chatting, reading or just dozing – it all helped to heal a little bit more.

Thanks for coming away with me to this magical spot. Glad you could spare a few moments and share a few of my favorite impressions of Denmark.

Oh my god, Meeta what a glorious place. I can just inhale the clean fresh air from your pictures. Definitely will be on the map for places to visit. Good to know tht it was a great restorative vacation!

O Meeta,My travelling feet have started itching again. The photos seem to be straight from some wonderland, untouched and pure. Great images. Souren looking so sweet sitting on the milestone :). Thanks for sharing.

Hey Meeta....good for you, a vacation like this is surely rejuvenating. I love all the pics...my fav, your son throwing the rock over the sea....i can't wait to have a pic like that of my daughter....years from now, when you ponder over your vacation memories, its moments like that you recollect, than the place,thats what i do :) have a nice weekend too......

The stuff you said about the food tasting different struck a chord. I was away on a vacation recently where we bought fresh vegetables and fruits from a farmer near the cabin and I was dumbfounded at how good everything tasted without all the seasoning I seem to need at home. You could find me munching away on all the raw produce at all times of the day!

oh Meeta! thanks for the lovely pics of denmark, a place where i started my married life!!!!I remember having such wonderful times with my friends shopping in the cobbled streets of aalborg! oh such a pleasure!

I am glad you had a wonderful time, a much needed break for you after all that choas in the last month!!!!

Love this! I'm so excited for your family - this looks like a lovely, almost magical vacation. How rejuvenating. And your pictures, how gorgeous. I'm agreeing with some of the other commenters, I love the last one.

thank you thank you thank you!! for all your wonderful comments here. i was away for the weekend and come to all these happy comments. glad you liked them and i was more than happy to take you with me for a short break. hugs all around!

khalil - yes Denmark is a great place to enjoy a lovely vacation and depending on what you are looking for you can find both quaint, quiet villages or bustling city trips filled with museums etc. Denmark is very modern and you will be surprised how innovative it is.

Hello, I am glad I had discovered your blog. Because you have such a photo that i just can't resist to the temptation of just go looking for a trip to dinamark. Your Photos Are Explendid.I just love all your blog. Like you i also like of challenges in the kitchen and like very mutch of traveling, although I don't have many opportunity.Just loved...Continue the good work.All of good for you.

Thank you for visiting What's For Lunch, Honey? and taking time to browse through my recipes, listen to my ramblings and enjoy my photographs. I appreciate all your comments, feedback and input. I will answer your questions to my best knowledge and respond to your comments as soon as possible.

In the meantime I hope you enjoy your stay here and that I was able to make this an experience for your senses.

Hello, I am Meeta a freelance food photographer, stylist and writer living in the cuturally rich city of Weimar, Germany with my husband and our son, where I enjoy preparing multi-cultural home cooked meals with fresh organic ingredients. What's for lunch, Honey? is my award winning food blog where I combine my love for food with my love for photography and styling...